Advertising and Body Image

Is What You're Seeing For Real?

If you didn't see the eye-opening video, "Evolution," already, watch it first below.

We think that advertising and body image go hand in hand, especially for us girls.

It seems like we can't avoid seeing advertisements everywhere we go. We see them as we drive down the street on billboards, we see them on TV, we see them in magazines in the checkout line at the grocery store, and we see them all over the internet.

By the way, did you know that after three minutes of looking at fashion magazines, 70% of women reported feeling guilty and inadequate? Have you ever feel that way?

Research also shows that an increased use of social
media has a direct negative affect on self-esteem.

On top of that, it is reported that 80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance.

So, considering those statistics, let us know how you feel about the connection between advertising and our body image below!

About the Authors

Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart have been working together for close to a decade. This ministry stems from their combined efforts to help today's teen girls find their true beauty in Christ.

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